The Ghana National Fire Service has issued a disclaimer refuting reports of fatalities in the Madina Ritz Junction fire outbreak.
The service stated categorically that no fatalities were recorded during the fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
According to the GNFS, it deployed a verification team to the scene where it conducted a probe, and it turned out that no one died during the outbreak.
The statement said, “An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.
We urge the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading.
GNFS remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication,” the statement added.
Read the full statement below.
#DISCLAIMER: NO FATALITIES RECORDED IN MADINA RITZ JUNCTION FIRE
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) wishes to clarify that no fatalities were recorded during the fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the service can confirm that no lives were lost.
The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations. While property was destroyed, no injuries or deaths were recorded.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.
We urge the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading.
GNFS remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.
Issued by
Public Relations Department
Ghana National Fire Service – Accra
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
